2006 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Accord | Cruze |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |